Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

Job Title
Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54875

Working Title
Behavioral Health Counselor - General Pediatrics

Department Name
MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
12

Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency)

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at time of hire

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods in direct patient care as well as at a computer workstation. May lift items up to 25 lbs on occasion.

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours as needed

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide direct clinical counseling to help patients deal with various personal, social, and mental health issues, such as depression, unemployment, domestic abuse, and illness, through individual, family and group counseling.

This individual will work closely with the providers to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan.

The BHC will provide timely and effective support to patients facing mental health emergencies using evidence-based screening tools, risk assessments, and clinical interventions for children and adolescents.

The BHC will help patients cope with suicidal behaviors by safety planning, minimizing stressors, offering emotional support, and improving coping strategies during crisis situations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

None

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer candidate have experience working with patients with developmental disabilities.
Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services.

Deadline to Apply
06/25/2026

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